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lbpesq

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Re: Epic bass battery
« Reply #15 on: September 01, 2020, 09:52:47 AM »
The pic is a little blurry, but it looks like a sweet Zebrawood top, maybe?

Bill, tgo

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Re: Epic bass battery
« Reply #16 on: September 01, 2020, 12:05:20 PM »
Hi Pete, Great to see another Epic up and running! Love mine as it's built like a tank, relatively speaking, and got me into Alembics and playing bass almost 3 years ago. My batteries seem to last quite a long time, and I play it almost every day, but nearly always unplug if having a break.
Happy twinging!

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Re: Epic bass battery
« Reply #17 on: September 01, 2020, 02:18:54 PM »
Hey! My picture finally posted! Maybe you guys can tell me what kind of wood I have?

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Re: Epic bass battery
« Reply #18 on: September 01, 2020, 02:21:17 PM »
I didn’t realize we on page 2 already. Love it!

mario_farufyno

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Re: Epic bass battery
« Reply #19 on: September 01, 2020, 02:41:01 PM »
Nice looking bass Pete, congrats. You can ask about its building data at the Serial Number / History Request at Owning an Alembic here in Club.

http://club.alembic.com/index.php?board=169.0
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mario_farufyno

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Re: Epic bass battery
« Reply #20 on: September 01, 2020, 02:48:33 PM »
Is this a Bocate Top?
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Pete si

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Re: Epic bass battery
« Reply #21 on: September 02, 2020, 09:06:48 AM »
Hi, Mario
I posted the serial # on another page. I’m hoping to get some answers soo. As soon as I get them I’ll post them.
Cheers
Pete

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Re: Epic bass battery
« Reply #22 on: September 29, 2020, 04:47:01 PM »
I just found out my bass is made from Zebrawood. I’m thrilled! It also has a maple pinstripe. It was born 12/11/95 so it’ll be 25 years old soon.

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Re: Epic bass battery
« Reply #23 on: September 29, 2020, 06:23:15 PM »
Welcome Peter, and Congratulations. It just so happens that my 1981 Distillate bass shares that 12\11 'Birthday'.


Here is a good place to post some pics of your Epic, and see a few more. http://club.alembic.com/index.php?board=699.0

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Re: Epic bass battery
« Reply #24 on: October 01, 2020, 08:06:41 AM »
If anyone here is interested In some really beautiful straps go to brookwood leather.com. Some great stuff here.

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Re: Epic bass battery
« Reply #25 on: October 09, 2020, 09:52:18 AM »
I have a question about something I see on my and other epics. Why are there only two screws on each pup when there are holes for four?

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Re: Epic bass battery
« Reply #26 on: October 09, 2020, 10:47:49 AM »
I have a question about something I see on my and other epics. Why are there only two screws on each pup when there are holes for four?
There's two visible on top holding the pickup down, and there are two hiding underneath the other two holes pushing it up. No springs, no foam, no wiggle. If you want to raise the pickup, first loosen the top screws (CCW) then put your small screwdriver through the other two holes and loosen those screws until the pickup is snug again - don't overtighten! For lowering, start by tightening the hidden screws (CW) and then the visible ones.

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Re: Epic bass battery
« Reply #27 on: October 14, 2020, 05:08:22 AM »
Pete, you must read the FAQ section, there are some special features you only find on Alembics. Don't try to remove the knobs or adjust PU height before learning the proper way...
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